Martin Bowler’s approach to carp fishing rig presentation is remarkably straightforward. Here he shows us a very quick and easy to tie bottom bait rig which does the business!

‘To me carp fishing is very simple, based around location with everything else a secondary consideration because if you regularly put yourself in the correct spot there is absolutely no need to use complicated rigs.

I feed them bait they want to eat and combine this with a sharp hook/bolt rig. Other than that it mustn’t tangle and sit correctly on the substrate I have placed it on, ie gravel, silt or weed. Disappointingly then for anyone opening my tackle box hoping to find a secret — there is little more than a few ESP components.

For boilie fishing I use a ready tied chod, a hinged stiff rig again utilising an ESP rig and a bottom bait/snowman arrangement that I will explain how to tie to show you how simple things can be.

On the inside are the special ESP logo printed laminate and fully tape sealed seams. Other features include a sculptured adjustable peaked hood, high collar, adjustable waist and cuffs, waterproof zip, zipped chest pocket with rain baffle and handwarmer pockets.

The jacket is super portable and can easily be packed down for storage in rucksack pockets etc.

Available in S — XXXL.

ESP Stash Salopettes

To complement the waterproof hoody. Made using the same 5000 / 3000 waterproof and breathable outer fabric as the lightweight Stash garments launched in 2013, these salopettes feature the addition of a nylon lining for extra ease and convenience. The cut is fitted yet allows plenty of freedom of movement and the materials used result in salopettes that are light, quiet and comfortable to walk in.